Written questions

Boxing: Safety

Commons · Question 113828 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the National Governing Bodies for Boxing and (b) white collar boxing event promoters on improving safety at white collar boxing events.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 11 Mar 2026

Following participant fatalities in white collar boxing, the Government is exploring improvements to participant safety, and recently undertook a targeted consultation on this topic to support the development of those options. The findings are being used ...